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      Pay It Forward

      At the heart of SFF is a powerful, interconnected community. "Pay It Forward" nurtures the next generation of FinTech leaders through shared knowledge and collaboration.

      • 18–20 November 2026, 12:30pm–4:30pm
      • PIF Lounge, Hall 3, Singapore EXPO
      How to take part Meet the mentors
      Pay It Forward mentoring at SFF

      2026 Pay It Forward Tracks

      • Software Engineering & Building

      • AI & Data

      • Product & Project Management

      • Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

      • Marketing, Content & Community

      • Business, Finance & Strategy

      • Entrepreneurship & Startups

      • Public Policy, Government & Social Impact

      • Still Figuring It Out

      Mentor or Mentee

      • A mentor and a mentee in conversation at SFF

        Applications are now open

        Mentor

        How it works

        1. Register – Register your interest via the form by 30 Oct 2026. Successful applicants will have their mentor profile created for the app.
        2. Set Your Availability – Commit at least 2 hours between 12:30–4:30pm, 18–20 Nov 2026 at the PIF Lounge (Hall 3).
        3. Meet Mentees – Approve requests in the app; meetings will be scheduled automatically with table assignments.

        Why join

        • Shape the Future
        • Expand Your Influence
        • Lead the Conversation
      • A mentee meeting a mentor at the PIF Lounge

        Mentee

        How it works

        1. Register – Sign up for your SFF Pass and under 'Your Organisation and Role', indicate your interest in the SFF Mentorship Programme.
        2. Get Set Up - If successful, you'll receive a welcome email prompting you to download the SFF app and review the programme guidelines.
        3. Request Meetings – Submit requests through the app by answering a short prompt. Mentors review each request and decide whether to connect based on their availability and fit with your goals.
        4. Connect & Learn – Confirmed meetings are automatically scheduled with a table assigned at the PIF Lounge.

        Why join

        • Access Leaders
        • Turn Insights into Action
        • Grow Your Network

      2026 Mentors

      All mentors
      Ms June Lau

      Ms June Lau

      APAC Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs

      Elliptic

      Track Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

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      As Head of APAC Policy & Regulatory Affairs at Elliptic, June works with regulators, financial institutions, and ecosystem partners to build safe, trusted digital‑asset markets across the region. She leads Elliptic’s engagement on policy, regulatory clarity, and risk standards, helping institutions adopt blockchain technologies with confidence through data‑driven insights, AI‑powered risk intelligence, and global best practices.

      June served as Head of APAC Compliance at State Street, where she built and embedded a strong culture of compliance, risk management, and regulatory alignment across the region. She represented State Street International Holdings as its principal Compliance and AML Officer from 2020 to 2023 and was a member of the APAC Executive Committee.

      She rejoined State Street in 2018 after an earlier decade‑long tenure supporting global businesses including Global Markets, Global Services (including digital assets), Alternative Investment Solutions, and Global Exchange. Between her two periods at State Street, June led Compliance for Singapore and Financial Crime Compliance across APAC at BNP Paribas Securities Services.

      Earlier in her career, she held roles at the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Deloitte. After leaving State Street, she served briefly as the Chief Compliance Officer of a stablecoin issuer.

      June is a Fellow of the International Compliance Association and an active voice in the regional compliance community, frequently speaking at industry events. She is also a trainee counsellor, reflecting her commitment to supporting people and organizations with clarity, empathy, and integrity.